What’s it really like owning a Jim’s Mowing franchise?

Michael McDowell went from high-pressure careers in the army and corrections to building his own thriving Jim’s Mowing business — with zero clients to start. In this episode, he shares exactly how he built his customer base, the truth about the income (and hours!), and how it’s changed his lifestyle.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: From Corrections to Jim’s Mowing
0:40 – Did He Use the Pay-for-Work Guarantee?
1:15 – Same Income, Half the Hours
2:00 – What Prompted the Career Change
3:05 – Early Days & Starting from Zero
4:00 – Training Experience & Support
5:10 – Learning to Quote Jobs Properly
6:30 – Getting His First Clients & Leads
8:00 – Walk-ups, Word-of-Mouth & Brand Trust
9:15 – Mental & Physical Health Benefits
10:30 – Equipment Setup & Best Purchases
12:00 – Using Bookkeepers & Software
13:45 – Why He’s Keeping the Business Small (For Now)
15:00 – Partner Support & Lifestyle Freedom
16:30 – Customer Service & Why Jim’s Stands Out
18:10 – Advice for Anyone Thinking About a Franchise
20:00 – Final Thoughts: Would He Do It Again?

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